User Manual

Running a System Scan
The System Scan task scans the entire device for all types of threats
endangering its security, such as malware, spyware, adware, rootkits and
others.
Note
Because System Scan performs a thorough scan of the entire system, the
scan may take a while. Therefore, it is recommended to run this task when
you are not using your device.
Before running a System Scan, the following are recommended:
● Make sure Bitdefender is up-to-date with its threat information database.
Scanning your device using an outdated threat information database may
prevent Bitdefender from detecting new threats found since the last update.
For more information, refer to
“Keeping Bitdefender up-to-date” (p. 36).
● Shut down all open programs.
If you want to scan specific locations on your device or to configure the
scanning options, configure and run a custom scan. For more information,
refer to
“Configuring a custom scan” (p. 80).
To run a System Scan:
1. Click Protection on the navigation menu on the Bitdefender interface.
2. In the ANTIVIRUS pane, click Open.
3. In the Scans windows, click the Run Scan button next to System Scan.
4. The first time you run a System Scan, you are introduced into the feature.
Click Ok, got it to continue.
5. Follow the
Antivirus Scan wizard to complete the scan. Bitdefender will
automatically take the recommended actions on detected files. If there
remain unresolved threats, you will be prompted to choose the actions to
be taken on them.
Configuring a custom scan
In the Manage Scans window, you can set up Bitdefender to run scans
whenever you consider that your device needs a check for potential threats.
You can choose to schedule a
System Scan or a Quick Scan, or you can
create a custom scan at your convenience.
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